Dennis

This is my first attempt at a poll. I hope it works. And don't get me wrong I do like this show. There are just some issues that bug me about it.

This is my first attempt at a poll. I hope it works. And don't get me wrong I do like this show. There are just some issues that bug me about it.

Cool. I can really understand all of that. I think the problem with this show, and with a few others this season – is that they seem to be rushing. There is no patience or not enough care being given to development of the story of characters so on the one hand they take short cuts to get where they want to go in the plot and then on the other hand keep repeating certain themes almost ad nauseum. If they looked to a show like Lost – they could learn a lot about precision, taking their time and giving us complex characters that we can relate to and be interested in.

I think the potential for an enetertaining show is there but it doesn't feel like a great one as yet.

I can understand how you feel about the Keiko/Bryce storyline – I guess I just relate to it in the sense of wanting something more from my life than just a job I don't like in a place I don't like. But I agree there are a lot of believability issues in this show – and some really odd choices when it comes to their characters.

Thanks for commenting! Talk to you soon!

Roth

Oh, I almost forgot. I didn't care at all about the Bryce and Keiko story line. That was boredom at it's best!

I can totally understand how you feel. I think it had a strong pilot and then Ep 7 the gift. Outside of that it does seem to flounder a bit. I agree on Mark, I actually really like Joseph Feinnes as an actor it just seems like they are trying to make him some TV version of a bad action hero with an attitude, I don't get it and I don't think it's working to endear the audience to his character at all. Often we feel that he is just acting like a brat.

With Bryce's cancer and Keiko's story lines: I thought that the the story lines were yes, perhaps a bit contrived and certainly not novel, but I do think that they were executed well. In particular, the actors gave us some lovely and grounded performances. I like the themes enough and the focus on character development with strong actors enough (including Aaron) to enjoy the episode – overall.

I don't think it was as good as the pilot of Ep 7 but better than most of the other episodes. I chose to focus on the themes that I enjoyed because – for me – they were the most enjoyable part. Perhaps a little romanticized, but still true. I think many of us do wish for a richer experience of our own lives – much of the time.

I agree this is not yet a great series, it needs to find it's footing, and I am watching to see where it goes.

Thanks Nurp!

Talk to you soon!

Roth

Is there some reason Mark decides to pick a fight with his best friend and his boss over a text message that doesn't really matter anymore? Is there some reason Mark sulks every episode?

I didn't really buy that Bryce had cancer. It almost felt like to me they came up with his depression before they came up with the reason. Also how long has he been treated because he looks like he hasn't lost any hair or weight. I also didn't understand why he flew to Japan. Since he is so convinced his future is going to happen (to the point he wasn't going to get treated) why is he just not letting his future happen?

I'm honestly just frustrated by this show because they do enough things right to make me hope they will get their act together but can never seem get all the ducks in a row.